She hears a child
crying in the night
she lies still, listening
perhaps a cat
mating or fighting
their eerie calls
float in the air
Perhaps the wind
through the old chimney chutes
sighing
An animal
caught in a trap
whimpering
Strange sensations
Her body quivers
There again, there again
The room spins
She reaches out into darkness
Nothing to cling to
Surfacing,
she touches her face
touches tears
"Ellecee"
Oh this is so powerful, so poignant. Its difficult being haunted by unpleasant memories.. of days gone past. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights Linda, and for your constant love and support.
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Sanaa
Few things are as terrifying than discovering that most of the horror is oozing right out of our flesh and bones. Great descriptions, Ellecee. I felt her anxiety.
ReplyDeleteSo well done.I like how you create the tension and mystery.
ReplyDeleteHer mind is clearly recalling something from her deep past, almost teasing her to remember...but will she ever? Now of course we want more!
ReplyDeleteThis feels quite chilling to me as mother. The sound is initially heard as a child's cry, then rationalized away until the emotion takes over. This hints at so many sad possibilities
ReplyDeleteA true example that the story is often in what is not said rather than what is - a suspenseful and touching write which really made me feel for this person
ReplyDeleteYou captured it! Thank you for this experience
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure my first comment worked - what an evocative and emotional poem - very touching
ReplyDeleteVery effective use of sounds to create an eerie atmosphere!
ReplyDeletereference to 'child' makes the poem poignant....
ReplyDeleteBeen there many times....wonderfully written XXX
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